Popricani: population and statistics
Popricani has a population of 8,821 (2026) across 69.8 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 317 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,821 residents
- 69.8 km²
- 126 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Popricani ranks No. 18 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.1 in Popricani, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Iași County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Popricani, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Popricani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (151 businesses).
Popricani in numbers
Where is Popricani?
Neighbouring localities
- Rediu5.5 km · 10,607
- Victoria7.0 km · 4,484
- Valea Lupului8.1 km · 18,689
- Țigănași8.2 km · 5,058
- Aroneanu8.5 km · 5,166
- Movileni11 km · 3,057
- Lețcani11 km · 8,204
- Românești13 km · 1,659
Localities of similar size
Population of Popricani over time
Popricani had 8,289 residents in 2016 and 8,821 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,491 |
| 2022 | 8,464 |
| 2023 | 8,464 |
| 2024 | 8,572 |
| 2025 | 8,761 |
| 2026 | 8,821 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,780 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rediu, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Lupului (18,689 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Popricani
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 364 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.14 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,734 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.12 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 177 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,793 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 307 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.0 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.29 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 335 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.63 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.2 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,214 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,344 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Popricani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popricani
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade213 · 20.7%
- Construction135 · 13.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical110 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services99 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage97 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing89 · 8.6%
- Other service activities53 · 5.1%
- Real estate47 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)151 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)137 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities126 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings90 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines76 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities58 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities58 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities53 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing49 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy48 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popricani?
Popricani has 8,821 residents (2026), ranking 317 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popricani?
Popricani covers 69.8 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Popricani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popricani went from 8,289 to 8,821, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Popricani?
Popricani is in Iași County. Latitude 47.267, longitude 27.509.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popricani?
In Popricani, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,061 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popricani?
In Popricani, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Popricani?
The nearest to Popricani are Rediu (5.5 km), Victoria (7.0 km), Valea Lupului (8.1 km), Țigănași (8.2 km), Aroneanu (8.5 km).